The Universe: Secrets of the Sun
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It is a fireball in the sky, a bubbling, boiling, kinetic sphere of white hot plasma, exploding and erupting. Its size is almost unimaginable--one million Earths would fit within its boundaries. In this violence is born almost all the energy that makes existence on Earth possible. Yet, its full mysteries are only now beginning to be understood. From sunspots to solar eclipses, solar flares to solar storms, the birth of the sun to its potential death, discover the science and history behind this celestial object that makes life on Earth exist.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 8 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
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- Release Year: 2007
- Producer/Distributor: A & E Television Network
- Series: The Universe
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This was a great visual aid in explanation of of the dynamics of the sun in the universes. Enhanced standard specific explanations in regards to the sun in the univesre.